Jim Hill at Jim Hill Media has posted a review of the new Disney Broadway Musical, The Little Mermaid and it sounds somewhat promising. Sounds like there are a few snags with a few of the numbers and some of the costume, but over all, it sounds like a fun show.
What I really am digging is that Ursula (played by Sherie Rene Scott) has had her storyline fleshed out and is now the banished sister of King Triton (Norm Lewis) who is, of course Ariel's (Sierra Boggess) father.
There are also 10 new musical numbers including one Ursula-centric number titled, "I Want The Good Times Back." I have a soft spot for the villains, so any attempt to give them more "screentime" is fine by me.
The NY critics aren't being so kind and even Jim Hill is quick to state that it "may not be a 'Lion King' sized triumph," but I'm willing to bet Disney fans will enjoy this more indepth look at the Mermaid and her sea-bound friends.
You can find out more about Disney's Little Mermaid Musical by visiting its official page and you can buy tickets from StubHub using the link below.
